Pregnancy

Screening for Gestational Diabetes

Around 24 to 28 weeks during your pregnancy, you’ll have to get the dreaded glucose test. If you haven’t experienced it for yourself, you’ve...

Budgeting for Baby

Financial Tips for Expecting Parents There’s a lot to consider as you prepare to expand your family, but one of the most important considerations is...

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD)

Your body and mind go through many changes during and after pregnancy. Depression and anxiety are debilitating conditions that strike 1 in 7 women...

Dare to Birth: Prepare to Have a Birth You’ll Feel Confident About

Whether you’re pregnant for the first time or are wanting to have a better birth experience, Dare to Birth—a locally run birth education service—is...

4th Trimester AZ

A Community of Support for Parents, Breastfeeding Assistance, and Monthly Meet-Ups Across Arizona Q&A with Jennie Bever, Executive Director and CEO of 4th Trimester...

Introducing RAK’s Littlest Addition

Congratulations to RAK Publisher, Kate Reed and husband Trent, on baby boy number 4!  Hawkins Brix was born at home in the water on February...

Postpartum Doulas: What They Do and How They Can Help

I did not prepare myself for postpartum. Maybe it’s because I was a first-time mom and went into it all a little naively or...

Pregnancy Coaching from Glow Midwifery

Have you ever walked out of your prenatal appointment with a million unanswered questions only to be handed a pamphlet? Or perhaps you’ve given...

Banner Health: Women and Infant Services

Having a baby is a special experience and choosing your maternity care team as well as where you will deliver are both important steps...

The Nest Prep: Providing Nourishing Meals for Postpartum Parents

Parenthood is exhausting. Whether it’s your first or your fifth, there’s a lot that goes into adapting to your new way of life. When my...

How to Prepare Siblings for Changes When a New Baby Arrives

When a child meets a new sibling their environment changes quickly. Some of these changes can make their lives unpredictable, as the presence of...

Honoring a Pregnancy Loss and Tips for How to Cope

  October 15th offers grieving mothers, parents, and families a chance to honor the loss of a pregnancy or infant as it is deemed National...

4 commonly asked questions about childbirth, answered

Whether you’re pregnant with your first child or your third, our Dignity Health Arizona Family Birthing Center teams are here to answer all questions.

Plan the Perfect Babymoon

My husband and I are expecting our first child in February and are quickly realizing how different our lives are about to be.  Spontaneous getaways...

Packing your hospital bag (from a mom of 3!)

Whether you plan to deliver in a hospital or birthing center (I’ve done both) you’ll need to pack a bag for the birth. With...

What to Put on a Baby Registry

I struggled A LOT with what to put on my baby registry. As a first time mom, I had absolutely no idea where to...

PARTY ARTICLES

Time to Paw-ty

Celebrating your favorite furry friend Call me crazy, but when my husband and I adopted our first dog together, we threw her a birthday party complete with cake, streamers, guests, appetizers, games, and more. Was...

Unique Ways to Host a Joint Birthday Party

My brother and I have birthdays that are just one day apart—his on March 3rd, mine on March 4th, and our oldest brother just a few weeks later on March 21st. Fast forward 31 years...

Out-of-the-box Birthday Party Ideas in Phoenix & Tucson

Wanting to do something a little extra special for your child’s next birthday party? Maybe it’s a milestone birthday—like turning double digits or entering the teen years. Or perhaps your child has requested to...

Birthday Traditions & Clever Theme Ideas

Childhood birthdays are unlike any others. I have fond memories of waking up on my birthday morning anticipating all the fun that was in store. With three kids who had birthdays all in the same...

Out-of-the Box Birthday Party Ideas

Wanting to do something a little extra special for your child’s next birthday party? Maybe it’s a milestone birthday—like turning double digits or entering the teen years. Or perhaps your child has requested to...

Party Etiquette

Whether you’re hosting a party or attending one, you may be wondering—do people really RSVP anymore? What about goodie bags, are those still a thing? Do I need to stay with my child at...

How to Throw a Birthday Party that Won’t Break the Bank

I remember the days when birthday parties consisted of colorful balloons, streamers, a simple cake, and the classics like musical chairs and tag with a few friends. Times have changed and suddenly it feels necessary...

How to do a drive-by birthday party

As we get deeper into quarantine, people have gotten creative with birthday celebrations. One result: the drive-by birthday party.

Home pool party? Hire a lifeguard!

Drowning happens silently and quickly. That’s why children are at risk even when — and sometimes especially when — adults are nearby. Even a "designated pool watcher" can avert his or her eyes for a...

Hiking birthday party

For a child who loves adventure and outdoors, turn a hike into a birthday party.
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Bike race birthday party

When there are lots of neighborhood friends who love to ride their bikes together, host a birthday party that feels like an official bike race.

Island birthday party

Pool parties are popular in Arizona. Make a stylish upgrade at your next birthday party by incorporating décor and details that will transport guests from the desert to a tropical island paradise.

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